How to Find Replacement Axle for Hurricane HUR 2178 Boat Trailer

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Need an axel for a Hurricane boat trailer. 1998. Model HUR 2178. 3500# GVWR. trailer designed for a Hurricane 198R Deck Boat. Any suggestions?

asked by: Mark F

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Finding a replacement axle will require measuring your current axle. Specifically, the hub face to hub face measurement. I would say based on the GVWR it is a 3,500 lb axle. It could possibly be a 3,000 lb axle depending on what they figured for tongue weight, but that would be obsolete so you're looking at 3,500 lbs either way.

We only have two length options for 3,500 lb axles so I'll list them below. If you switch from a 3k axle you will also need new hubs. You can choose from the following:

-Trailer Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles - 95" Long # e68GR

-Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 95" # e52GR

-Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - Easy Grease - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 95" Long # e52SR

-Trailer Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles - 89" Long # e38GR

-Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long # e65GR

-Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - Easy Grease - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long # e43SR

You can also try to match the spring seat measurement, but a lot of the time it is necessary to change it. If it isn't the same, you can cut off the existing spring seats and well on # TRSS238 to match your existing measurement. If 89" or 90" doesn't work for you then you could use the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension # ASR3500S05 which fits any frame width and upgrades you to an independent suspension system.

I have attached a link to all of our 3,500 lb axles below, along with a helpful video which shows exactly how to measure for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

The etrailer 3,500lb Trailer Axle #e52GR you were looking at is made for us by Axletek.

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Answer 2

The bearings you would need are inner bearing #LM67048, outer bearing #L44649 with a #10-42 seal. We don't have this as a kit but you can order each individually. We contacted Dexter and they informed us that you axle was made specifically for…

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Answer 3

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 5

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 6

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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Answer 7

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 9

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 10

Depending on how the trailer was made, there will be a few spots you can check to identify the axle. First, if the trailer was pre-made by a specific company, you may be able to find this information in either the paperwork or on a placard somewhere…

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Answer 11

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 12

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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